Poertzelki

These yeast-raised doughnuts are traditionally served only on New Year's Day. Sprinkle with granulated or powdered sugar.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.25 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 0.25 cup butter, room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar and 2 cups flour. Mix to combine, cover bowl with plastic, and let rise about 1 hour.

Step 3

Mix in remaining flour, eggs, butter, salt, milk, and raisins until fully combined. Cover bowl and let rise again for 1 hour.

Step 4

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls in hot fat and cook until brown on both sides. Cookie usually flips over when done on the first side. Be sure fat isn't too hot or your cookie may be raw inside when dark on the outside. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with granulated or powdered sugar, if desired.